Salem, MA vs Wilmington, DE

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Salem

68.6

#1307 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 30.9). Salem leads in median household income ($79,196 vs $54,731). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (100 vs 135).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Salem, MA Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 68.6 (#1307) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 44,744 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $614,321 $330,955
Median Household Income $79,196 $54,731
Average Commute 30.6 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 70 74
Crime Level 4.2 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+32.6
Salem, MA
D+
68.6 Score

Salem, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$614,321

Population

44,744

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

70

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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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